Fence post



a. F. CLARK Nov. 20, 1934.

FENCE POST Original Filed Jan. 19, 1952 s Shets-Sheet 1 l a M m/ 0 4/ Nov. 20, 1934. CLARK 1,981,447

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FENCE POST Original Filed Jan. 19, 1952 3 Sheets-Sheet 5 I nvenlor {2 076 .7. liar M Patented Nov. 26, 1934 FENCE POST George F.Clark, Whitney, Nebr.

Appiication January 19, 1932, Serial No. 587,595

Renewed April 13, 1984 2 Claims.

This invention relates to an improved fencepost and especially designed complemental accessories for use and association therewith to facilitate application and maintenance of net fences and barbed wire.

In reducing the inventive conception to actual practice, I have evolved and produced a post structure which constitutes an ideal device for use as an end post, corner post, or a gatepost.

1O Stated more explicitly, I have designed a novel all-metal post construction embodying novel details expressly selected and co-operating to insure expeditious anchoring of the post, quick and secure application'of the fencewires, and other- J wise desirable because of the co-ordinate coaction of the especially selected parts of the structure.

One feature of the invention is predicated upon the use of novel anchoring means for that end of post driven into the ground, said means serving to prevent the post from being easily extracted from the ground.

Another feature of the invention consists in the provision of dependable and eiilcient bracing means for the post insuring strength and rigidity.

A further feature of the invention is found in the use of a hollow tubular, post having means on its interior for spreading and securing wire retaining staples in place on thepost.

Other features and advantages will become more readily apparent from the following description and drawings.

In the drawings:

Figure 1 is a perspective view of the entire assembly of the post structure.

Figure 2 is a perspective view of the post per se.

Figure 3 is a vertical sectional view showing the interior construction.

Figure 4 is a horizontal section taken approximately on the plane of the line 44 of Figure 3.

Figure 5 is a view similar to Figure 4 showing a fence wire clamp such as is employed to advantags in stretching and holding the fence wire while stapling.

45 Figure 6 is a horizontal cross section through the upper portion of one of the stakes.

Figure '7 is a horizontal sectional view which may be said to be taken approximately on the plane of the line '77 of Figure 1, looking downwardly.

Figure 8 is a similar section taken approximate- 1y on the plane of the line 88 of Figure 1.

Figure 9 is a horizontal section on the line 9-9 of Figure 3.

Figure 10 is a horizontal section showing an optional device for use in holding barbed wire while securing the wire in place on the post.

In the. drawings, the post is designated by the numeral 11 and comprises a vertically elongated tube open at its top and having its lower end formed into a point 12 to penetrate the ground. At the pointed end the post is formed with diametrically opposite holes to accommodate a bolt 13 which is. designed to co-operate with a disc 14. This disc is centrally apertured and therefore in the nature of a large washer, and it is formed with diametrically opposite notches 15 to slip over the opposite ends of the bolts after which the disc is turned to the position illustrated in Figures 1 and 2 to prevent the post from being pulled up through the central aperture. 7

In practice, this disc or washer is embedded in the ground to prevent vertical displacement of the post after it is embedded. Along its front face, the post is provided with pairs of complemental openings 16 .to accommodate staples 17 as shown in Figure 9. The staples obviously serve to hold the Wires 18 of the fence 19 on the post. In this connection I call attention to the numeral 20 which designates a V-shaped member arranged on the interior of the post so that its apex portion is properly located to spread the prongs of the staples as shown in Figure 9.

The member 20 is formed with notches 21 at opposite ends to accommodate bolts 22 which function to hold the part 20 in place.

As seen in Figure 3, this member 20 is also provided with one or more holes 23 which register with similar holes 24 which serve a purpose to be hereinafter described. I also want to call attention to the fact that the holes 16 are arranged diagonally, so to speak, to allow the staples to take the proper angle to straddle the fence wires as is obvious.

The numeral 25 designates a stake driven in the ground within the vicinity of the fence as illustrated in Figure 1. Each stake is of tubular form having its lower end 26 pointed. Moreover, there is a wooden filler or core 27 in each stake, and near its upper end this stake is formed with an aperture 28. This arrangement allows the pointed lower end 29 of the braces 30 to be conveniently attached to the stake. The upper ends of these braces are formed with forks 31 which embrace the upper portions of the post, as seen in Figure 1. At this point there is a clamping collar 32 which is adjusted properly to prevent displacement of the forks and to insure proper anchorageof the point 29 in the stake.

The stakes are arranged so as to accommodate stay rods 33, said rods having loops 34 at their inner ends to embrace the intermediate or lower portion of the post. The same rods are provided with similar loops 35 at their outer ends which embrace the stake. This allows the rods to assume a horizontal position at right angles to each other in order to secure'the posts more firmly in place.

In Figure 10, the numeral 36 designates a special barbed wire accessory for use in connection with the barbed wire 37 illustrated in Figure 1. This is a feature employed for optional use and sold as a part of the equipment to aid in holding the barbed wire in place so that it can be easily stapled to the post. i

The device 36 comprises a U-shaped yoke 37 having an eye 33 thrpugh which the clamping screw 39 is threaded. The screw is formed with a swivel head so having'anti-slipping teeth 41 to securely engage the barbed wire. Moreover the free end portion of the yoke is serrated as at 42 to provide additional anti-slipping teeth. Thus this device 36 can be placed around the post as illustrated to hold the barbed wire in place so that it can be easily fastened.

The numeral 43 designates another accessory sometimes referred to in the art as a wire stretcher. This comprises a vertical bar 44 of a length commensurate with the post and clamping bolts for holding it in place. The bolts are designated by the numerals 45 and pass through the aforesaid holes 24 and 23 as seen in Figures 3 and 5.

The threaded ends 46 of the bolts in each instance accommodate a nut 47 carried by the crank 48. This implement 43 is employed as an optional means for securing the fence wire 19 to a post to facilitate stretching and taut stapling as is evident.

One feature of the invention to be emphasized is the bolt 13 (see Figure 2) co-operating with the diametrically opposite notches 15 in the washer 14 to facilitate secure anchorage of the post and to avoid vertical displacement. Another feature of the invention is the arrangement whereby I utilize two diagonal braces 30 having forks at their upper ends co-operable with an adjustable retaining collar 32 and having their lower ends 29 pointed for co-operation with the apertured upper end portions of the stakes 25.

Another feature of the invention is predicated upon the use of the stay rods 33 having loops at their opposite ends to embrace the post and stakes respectively, all of these features serving to provide their proportionate share in securing rigidity and proper post maintenance.

An essential feature of the invention is founded on the use of the V-shaped plate member arranged on the interior of the hollow tubular post, held inplace by the co-operating notches and bolts, and the location of the apex portion thereof with respect to the holes 16 so as to accommodate the staples 17 and to spread the terminals or prongs of the staples as illustrated in Figure 9.

It is thought from the foregoing description that the advantages and novel features ofthe invention will be readily apparent. It is to be understood that changes may be made in the construction and in the combination and arrangement of the several parts provided that such changesfall within the scope of the appended claims.

I claim:

1. In a structure of the class described, a fencepost, a pair of tubular stakes, each stake having an internal core constituting a filler, the upper end of each stake being apertured to expose the filler, apair of complemental diagonal braces having forks at their upper ends to embrace the post, an abutment collar mounted on the post and co-operable with said forks, the lower ends of said braces being pointed for passage through the apertures in said stakes and to permit the pointed ends to be embedded in the cores of the stakes.

2.111 a structure of the class described, a fencepost, a pair of tubular stakes, each stake having an internal core constituting a filler, the upper end of each stake being apertured to expose the filler, a pair of complemental diagonal braces having forks at their upper ends to embrace the post, an abutment collar mounted on the post and co-operable with said forks, the

lower ends of said braces being pointed for pas GEORGE F. CLARK. 

